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Would an attorney's fee for handling a civil case be dischargeable under a Chapter 7?
Ordinarily you can include them. You can also be certain the attorney will not be happy nor cooperative. The nature of the litigation that was handled would depend on the elgibility of discharge. Bankruptcy is more of a muddy swamp then a clear lake, when it comes to what is allowable.
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Can you include speeding tickets in your chapter 7 bankrupty?
No...fines and such are not dischargeable...as that would be against their purpose and the public good.
Are AES Student Loans Dischargeable under Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
All federally backed student loans are, for practical purposes, NON-DISCHARGEABLE. I say practically because the only way it would be dischargeble is if there was no way you would be in a condition to pay the loan off. Court precedent basically allows discharge if, for example, you are paralyzed from the neck down, have MS, etc... (severe medical condition that incapacitates you)
Do debts that are excepted from discharge like criminal restitution debts get listed in the petition under Chap 7?
One should list all of their debts. Non-dischargeable debts are part of the financial picture of a debtor and would affect the court's decisons about how much must pay in Chapter 13 etc. Further, one should list such debts because they may prove to be dischargeable because they are mischaracterized or otherwise. Bankruptcy Attorney 14 years.
Why would defense attorneys like plea bargaining?
defense attorneys would opt for a plea bargain when the defendant is obviously guilty and a plea would lighten sentencing.
Where can one find attorneys in New York?
There are many methods of finding attorneys in New York. One such method would be to go to a website that specializes in helping to provide attorneys
What is the plural of this compound nouns attorney-general?
Yes, the singular is Attorney General, the plural is Attorneys General. It is usual to have just one attorney advising an administration, this person would be that administration's Attorney General. However a number of administrations (eg the states comprising the US of A) would each have an Attorney General and collectively these many attorneys would be referred to as the Attorneys General of the states.
What kind of information can you expect to find on Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Chapter 7 bankruptcy, sometimes call a straight bankruptcy is a liquidation proceeding. The debtor turns over all non-exempt property to the bankruptcy trustee who then converts it to cash for distribution to the creditors. The debtor receives a discharge of all dischargeable debts usually within four months. In the vast majority of cases the debtor has no assets that he would lose so Chapter 7 will give that person a relatively quick "fresh start".
Can you file bankruptcy if you are hiding your car from being repossessed?
You can, but it most definitely would not be advisable. The vehicle would have to be listed in the bankruptcy schedule as a secured debt which means it is NOT dischargeable in a BK.
Will paying a utility bill outside of a Chapter 13 plan be considered preferential....What code section should you refer to?
Utility bills would not be considered preferential, paying them is acceptable. If the debtor is concerned about any financial transactions they should consult the trustee that is handling the Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
What is the plural for district attorney?
The plural of District Attorney is "District Attorneys." For example, New York City has several District Attorneys, one for each borough. If all of New York City's District Attorneys met with the Mayor to discuss crime, you would say "All of New York City's District Attorneys met with the Mayor to discuss crime. Conversely, the plural for Attorney General is "Attorneys General." It isn't "Attorney Generals." If all of the past living Attorneys General met with the President to discuss crime, you would say "All of the past living Attorneys General met with the President to discuss crime. See the related link below for listings of District Attorneys throughout the New York State.
How do you get a title from the bank if your you have been discharged from a chapter 11 but you can't get the title from the bank?
Real property such as a vehicle or house is not dischargeable in bankruptcy. The debt must be reaffirmed, paid or satisfied or the property forfeited to the lender. That being the case, the person would not be entitled to a clear vehicle or land title from the lender simply because the debt was included in bankruptcy.
What companies produce software for attorneys?
There are many companies that produce software for attorneys. Some examples of these companies would be BEC Legal Systems, TrialWorks, and LexisNexis.
